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1,401 closures by NYC Health Department since January 28, 2018

CLOSED

NUEVO RINCON DEL SABOR RESTAURANT

1047 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: July 5, 2023 Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection

Critical Violations:

“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted. Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. No approved written standard operat ...

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CLOSED

SIP SAK

928 2 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: July 5, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 98 points

Critical Violations:

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pes ...

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CLOSED

MCDONALD'S

1660 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island

Closed: June 29, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 80 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nui ...

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CLOSED

KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN

667 EAST 187 STREET, Bronx

Closed: June 29, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection Score: 48 points

Critical Violations:

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or ...

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CLOSED

NUEVO RINCON DEL SABOR RESTAURANT

1047 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: June 27, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 66 points

Critical Violations:

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site. Insufficien ...

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CLOSED

CHOCOLATE DIP

101 MACDOUGAL STREET, Manhattan

Closed: June 26, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 55 points

Critical Violations:

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. Raw, cooked or pre ...

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CLOSED

BARDOLINO PIZZA

1505 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: June 23, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 59 points

Critical Violations:

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Establishment is not free o ...

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CLOSED

LUCKY CAT

232 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan

Closed: June 22, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 55 points

Critical Violations:

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. Cold TCS food item hel ...

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CLOSED

NORTHERN WANGMANDOO DUMPLING

14944 NORTHERN BLVD, Queens

Closed: June 21, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 57 points

Critical Violations:

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nu ...

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CLOSED

LA FE BAKERY & COFFEE SHOP

39-08 64 STREET, Queens

Closed: June 21, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 46 points

Critical Violations:

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pes ...

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CLOSED

NEW SHANGHAI TAN RESTAURANT

13520 40TH RD, Queens

Closed: June 20, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 55 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable ...

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CLOSED

NAN XIANG EXPRESS

167 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn

Closed: June 15, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Score: 55 points

Critical Violations:

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Food, prohi ...

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CLOSED

PRIMA PASTA & CAFE

161-50 CROSSBAY BOULEVARD, Queens

Closed: June 14, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 62 points

Critical Violations:

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food are ...

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CLOSED

MITCHELL'S KITCHEN

261 PATCHEN AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: June 12, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 42 points

Critical Violations:

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or ...

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CLOSED

ORALE TACOS

23-23 30 AVENUE, Queens

Closed: June 6, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 58 points

Critical Violations:

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except d ...

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CLOSED

SAN CAFFE

5636 61 STREET, Queens

Closed: June 6, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 63 points

Critical Violations:

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from custo ...

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CLOSED

NEW TASTE OF CHINA

8026 BAXTER AVE, Queens

Closed: June 6, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 61 points

Critical Violations:

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. Evidence of mice or li ...

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CLOSED

YUM CHA CHINESE KITCHEN & BAR

228 THOMPSON STREET, Manhattan

Closed: June 1, 2023 Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Score: 55 points

Critical Violations:

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. Thawing procedure improper. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food ar ...

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CLOSED

LAMB'S BREAD CAFE & INFUSED BAKERY

2128 2 AVENUE, Manhattan

Closed: June 1, 2023 Type: Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection Score: 28 points

Critical Violations:

Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.

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CLOSED

LIVING ROOM CAFE

2006 CROPSEY AVENUE, Brooklyn

Closed: June 1, 2023 Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Score: 19 points

Critical Violations:

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o ...

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